Tens of thousands of enthusiastic
visitors today joined elected officials, community leaders and hundreds of new
employees to be among the first to experience the brand new Resorts World
Casino New York City (RWNY) in South Ozone Park, Queens. The casino officially opened to the public at 1
pm today, following a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the tremendous
progress the venture represents for the surrounding community.

“We are incredibly grateful to the leaders of the
State of New York and the Lottery for allowing us the privilege of opening this
wonderful facility,” said KT Lim, Chairman
and Chief Executive of the Genting Group, the
parent company of Resorts World., “Since breaking ground a year ago, we
have had the extraordinary experience of working with a dedicated group of government,
civic and political leaders, a tremendous construction crew and a welcoming
community.”

Guests entered the racetrack casino under an extraordinary “Light
of Nations” sculpture, featuring 193 individual hand-blown
glass bulbs representing each of the United Nations member countries around the
globe and highlighting the international essence of Resorts World Casino New
York City. On the floor of the Times Square Casino, visitors experienced the
thrill of 2,485 diverse Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and Electronic Table
Games (ETGs), sipped cocktails at the glamorous Bar 360 Lounge while enjoying
panoramic views of Aqueduct Racetrack from the heart of the gaming floor, and
sampled the myriad culinary offerings at the Aqueduct Buffet. Throughout the
day, guests were attended to by an enthusiastic staff, nearly 70 percent of
whom come from the local community and were carefully selected and trained from
a pool of 41,000 applicants.

"We are thrilled to welcome the public to this
extraordinary new entertainment venue which will permanent employ 1,350
New Yorkers, of which 89 percent are either minority and women,” said Michael Speller, President of Resorts World
New York. “ With 41,000 applicants for these 1,350 jobs, Resorts World
New York City will work hard with the State and leadership to find more ways to
create even more jobs – as many as tens of thousands – on our site
as soon as possible. Today’s grand opening was the chance for our
employees to share with first of many guests the truly unique exerience of
Resorts World Casino New York City "

Guests arrived from the nearby JFK International
Airport, the Q37 bus stop
– located on the property - and via the A Train North Conduit subway
stop. By the end of 2011 the property will feature a new covered skybridge
connecting the Aqueduct MTA station directly to the casino.

A day of first-class gaming and entertainment was enjoyed by all and
the anticipation of even more amenities coming in the next six weeks was
palpable. By the end of the year, Resorts World will unveil the 5th Avenue
Casino and Crockfords Casino on the second floor featuring 2,515 additional
VLTs and ETGs; the Central Park Events Center
housing the largest event space in Queens; and new upscale signature dining
options like RW Prime Steakhouse and the authentic Chinese-themed Genting
Palace.